“Unfortunately, the union continues to demand more of everything while also saying it has no control over what it will take to end the strike, driving the parties further apart.”
The International Association of Machinists & Aerospace did not immediately reply to a response for comment.
Earlier on Thursday, the union said on X that it wanted more than just “minor adjustments” to pay and benefits.
“Boeing says they won’t do any better. IAM members in Saint Louis say we won’t accept that.”
The thousands of highly-skilled union members at Boeing facilities voted early last month to reject a modified four-year labour agreement.
-Agence France-Presse